Imatikast 400 mg

Known by the generic name Imatinib (400 mg), Imatikast 400 mg is manufactured by Aprazer Company. Imatikast in which Gleevec has been classified as protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

About Imatikast 400 mg

Imatikast is known to contain Imatinib and has been recommended for the treatment of blood cancer. Gleevec in this drug is a Kinase inhibitor and has curative effects and treats conditions arising from chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia.

Imatikast is available as a tablet and comes in dose strength of 400 mg. This medication is to be taken orally and as prescribed by the doctor.

Imatikast 400 mg  Side effects

There are some Gleevec side effects that occur when Imatikast (400 mg) tablet is taken. In case, these Gleevec side effects last longer than the prescribed time, the doctor must be consulted.

The side effects are as under:

• Diarrhea complains by the patient
• Nausea complications in some patients
• Unusual bleeding might also take place in certain cases
• Abdominal pain has also been reported in many cases
• Bloating has also been seen in the patients
• Bloody stool has also been reported
• Vomiting has also been commonly reported
• Loss of appetite has also been reported

How to consume Imatikast 400 mg?

Generic Gleevec or Imatinib is to be taken as prescribed by the doctor. This anti-cancer formulation has to be taken exactly in the dose that has been suggested by the doctor. In case, a dose is missed, the doctor should be informed on a priority basis. Your medical specialist is the right person to suggest some alternate way in the case, a dose is missed. Self-experimentation should be avoided in such cases.

In case, an overdose of this medicine is taken, it should be reported to the doctor immediately. If any unusual symptom comes up, this has to be reported urgently.

Warnings and Risks Associated with Imatikast 400 mg

Since this is an anti-cancer medicine there are certain risks associated with the same. This medicine is not to be taken by pregnant ladies as this might have an effect on the unborn baby. Ladies who are breastfeeding should also avoid taking this medicine as this might cause some complications to the newborns.

Precautions associated with Imatikast 400 mg

Generic Gleevec should be taken cautiously. Before any kind of treatment is initiated with the use of Imatikast 400 mg tablet, the doctor or general practitioner should be informed if the patient is suffering from any kind of hepatic disorder. Any allergy to the active ingredients of this medicine should also be reported immediately. Patients who are already on the pre-existing disorder of heart-related ailments should not opt for this drug.

Gleevec cost: Gleevec price in every country varies according to the taxes applicable on the medicine. Imatikast belongs to a class of protein tyrosine Kinase inhibitors (Gleevec). Imatikast is available at different prices for a strip of ten tablets. This medicine is also available online and can be availed in countries like US and Mexico. The price might vary a little though.